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by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:44 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Bucket Top Boots
Replies: 15
Views: 731

Image
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Jan 29, 2010 10:20 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: I dont care if you are female(at least not for training)
Replies: 148
Views: 4723

Ok, My observations; well Freiman and I train together alot. I have been there during many training sessions with fighters who happen to be female. Freiman is a FANTASTIC newbie trainer IMHO. He seems to have just the right amount of cheerleader, buddy, understanding and technical skills and explana...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Jan 26, 2010 8:50 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Is there a Medieval version? Draw Latch
Replies: 15
Views: 468

I am going to try and describe what I am thinking: how about metal retainers: both side of boxes have the loop part of a "hasp" 2 per box then a metal plate that affixes over all 4 loops with retaining pins slid through the loop part... kind of like mortise and tenons... if you understand ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Dec 18, 2009 2:43 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your kit ...Fall 2009
Replies: 406
Views: 39457

A better pic of his Highness, Eorl Thorvaldr Skegglauss, from last weekend. Cheers, Leo Whats the dimensions of his shield? 20 x 36 curved with canvas front and back from windrose. I learned a valuable lesson as well. Never practice with an unpainted canvas covered shield. I had thought to practice...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:04 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Something Interesting or Controversial
Replies: 69
Views: 2113

Let's discuss why the king can bar you from fighting in the crown tournament because "they don't think your style of leadership isn't what the kingdom needs right now" and everyone seems to be OK with it. They can't. That's a double negative. -My topic: SCA: Recreating the middle ages in ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:34 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: My First Helm (pic heavy)
Replies: 78
Views: 3765

Rana, that is a gorgeous piece of work and yes those of us who started in the SCA a bit later than others or who have the pocketbook to start off well tend to get "extra special" attention when fighting. Has something to do with most folks who have these levels of helms/fighting kits have ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:38 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your kit ...Fall 2009
Replies: 406
Views: 39457

Oh yeah forgot that I got my kit together 'cause I posted in a different thread.
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Dec 08, 2009 5:24 am
Forum: Classifieds / Want Ads
Topic: 4 copies of the Last dule
Replies: 14
Views: 459

Murdoch,

I will take one of the Hardcovers if you still have them.

pm me with details.

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Dec 08, 2009 3:17 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Show us your kit ...Fall 2009
Replies: 406
Views: 39457

Brother Logan,

who posted pics from the event? Or did you get someone to use your camera?

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Res Ducis, Gaston(November last minute vid up)
Replies: 130
Views: 5222

That is my suspection as well. I fought at a Pas this summer where the sponsor made matched weapons. The gentleman made matched single swords, hilted (requiring gauntlets) and bucklers as one of the weapons styles. He made the swords out of the latest trend in oversized rattan shaved and shaped to ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kick A$$ Maille Kits
Replies: 111
Views: 8955

At fighter practice this evening. coolest part is no modern stuff in picture besides the tire pell. 8)
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:32 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kick A$$ Maille Kits
Replies: 111
Views: 8955

double post
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Vendel Era Armour
Replies: 12
Views: 519

Thank you all so far. This is the helmet I am working from. I know it is not an exact replica of a vendel helm but more of a vendel era feel. I just want to put together a plausible Vendel kit not an exact replica since we have obviously lost the vast majority of what was worn/available. regards Tho...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kick A$$ Maille Kits
Replies: 111
Views: 8955

Kick A$$ Maille Kits

Ok,

Sir Vitus has started it in the other thread now I think it is time to see all those great kits in Maille.

I will have a new pic of my up and coming set after practice tomorrow night but here is what I have had in the past 3 years on and off....

updated with newest kit. :wink:
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:11 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: The Mail Trend
Replies: 76
Views: 2751

i just know that I am slowly starting to feel like a slime because after I switched to lammelar from Mail because of knee surgery recovery; I haven't switched back. The lammelar is awesome for what we do but the mail would be better. The worst part is I have no excuse... I have round riveted mild ma...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Dec 01, 2009 6:48 am
Forum: Historical Research
Topic: Vendel Era Armour
Replies: 12
Views: 519

Vendel Era Armour

Ok, All I seem to get when I search on line for info is the Valsgarde helms not much else. I am considering doing a Vendel Era fighting kit for when I step down. What is the appropriate armour? Mail (which type), scale, lammelar (which type). Is a late period roman oval shield workable... do we have...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:15 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Expecting the Unexpected
Replies: 21
Views: 779

olaf haraldson wrote:Kill them quick, before they have a chance to do something clever...
:wink:


I think I need to add this to my sig line!! I love that Olaf.
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:55 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Fun fighter practices?
Replies: 17
Views: 604

Well in general Practice is about just that practicing. That being said there should be a plan. ( note, we don't always have one :roll: ) We have a very small practice, on average it is 3 maybe 4 of us. What I like to do is find out who is there and based upon the needs at the time figure out what w...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Nov 09, 2009 11:46 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gleann Abhann Fall Crown List
Replies: 82
Views: 3179

Go Uric!!!

I have absolutely no idea on any of the contestants in this list but I love Blackoak's kit. :lol:

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Mon Nov 09, 2009 5:24 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Gleann Abhann Fall Crown List
Replies: 82
Views: 3179

Caedmon - I thought you'd be fighting as well Radu - WTF, he's holding out the First King and Queen of the Kingdom? did you get a reason (I realize and respect that the crown doesn't have to give a reason - but my curiosity has a hold of me) Given the situation - Aengus and Caillan in the finals TH...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:41 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Your Shield Shape and Size
Replies: 58
Views: 2136

Vitus von Atzinger wrote:I use a 19x30 Italian teardrop.

I have a confession....

I prefer a flat shield.

:lol:


I find both the shield and the preference interesting... <grin>
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:52 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Need Lamellar Pattern...
Replies: 6
Views: 258

Asbrand,

If you are going to be cutting out yourself etc take a look at this website:

http://www.ask-vikingekampgruppe.dk/uk0017.html
it is pretty interesting
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:21 am
Forum: Interpretive Re-creation
Topic: Banned Beast
Replies: 25
Views: 1437

Jehan de Pelham wrote:My main question is how did Gary Gygax miss this beaste for his Monster Manual. Napoleon Dynamite even missed this offensive capability when he penned his classic Lyger upon his notebook.

John


He didn't, he just changed it to the Bombardier Beetle! :wink: :lol:
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:35 pm
Forum: Armour - Design and Construction
Topic: Steel Mastery - views please
Replies: 8
Views: 646

Adam,

Daniel got his bascinet from steel mastery. Great helm but it was already pre-made. We got a great deal but I can't speak for their current turnaround. Quality seems to never be the problem but rather the turnaround time of custom made objects.

Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:05 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Your Shield Shape and Size
Replies: 58
Views: 2136

Baron Alejandro wrote:<img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1344/3267556850_9b0d0e9c5e.jpg">

My shield. :twisted:


too difficult to show "virtue" as your shield? :wink: :wink: :lol:
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:53 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Your Shield Shape and Size
Replies: 58
Views: 2136

Your Shield Shape and Size

Why? How did you get there? This question is for everyone but I think it would be great to hear from members of the chivalry and other upper level fighters how it came about. As for me it was/is a fairly up and down trip. When I started, it was like many with the heater shield, we had an old wooden ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: lesser of two evils
Replies: 19
Views: 912

Irish hit it right on the head for me. That is exactly what I was trying to say in the other thread. Honestly I don't really like greatsword fighting. I am ok at it but don't really like it that much. I prefer polearms if I am not fighting sword and shield. However if someone wants to fight me with ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kit Dichotomy
Replies: 40
Views: 1249

Ok, maybe offended was a bit strong. but mostly I am refering to those who have been fighting for a while, especially knights and "upper level" fighters. BdB, I agree about the competativeness is generally the reason but that is the thing that ticks under my skin. I would hope that if one ...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kit Dichotomy
Replies: 40
Views: 1249

ok, Leo I knew you would be on board with me on this one. I mean there are alot of the things in the SCA that I like and or don't mind that are SCAisms but I think this has got to be probably one of my biggest pet peeves. Don't get me wrong I think every fighter has to start somewhere and while they...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Baldar's FP youtube (UPDATE:part7 up!)
Replies: 35
Views: 1219

Swords in Trimaris these days are generally much longer. I attribute that in part to the proliferation of center-grips, but also to a regression in technique. Back when Duke Arron and Duke Baldar were the prototypes for Trimarian fighting they emphasized reaching with the arm and shoulder rather th...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:50 pm
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Kit Dichotomy
Replies: 40
Views: 1249

Kit Dichotomy

Ok (disclaimer first, I am currently very sick) but...

am I the only one who gets offended by fighters who have fantastic looking or at least a really good early period fighting kits and then RUIN IT WITH A MUCKING HEATER SHIELD!!!

there rant over comment as you see fit...

Thorvaldr the sick
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:09 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Baldar's FP youtube (UPDATE:part7 up!)
Replies: 35
Views: 1219

Wow, that really is short. I mean I know I use a slightly longer stick but the blade length is 28" the whole stick is about 36-37"

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:07 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Baldar's FP youtube (UPDATE:part7 up!)
Replies: 35
Views: 1219

Curiosity pushes me to ask.... 28 inch, 32 inch swords.... Is that just the blade length or the entire stick?

regards
Thorvaldr
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:06 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Baldar's FP youtube (UPDATE:part7 up!)
Replies: 35
Views: 1219

Your Grace Logan, you are absolutely correct. Of the two I have only fought Baldar and that was 4 years ago but I agree whole heartedly he doesn't have power issues. I was just expressing an "in general" opinion on verbal feedback. You can bet however that I do watch these intently for tec...
by ThorvaldR Skegglauss
Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:35 am
Forum: Medieval Combat and Weapons
Topic: Baldar's FP youtube (UPDATE:part7 up!)
Replies: 35
Views: 1219

I could leave in more of the post blow to show people nodding and such but it seems a waste of time as the calling part doesn't ever strike me as an important part of the fight unless I'm watching crown list finals or something. This is of course just a difference of view point, however I do find i...

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